Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- St Crux's Church
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Ripon College for Women
- Barker Tower
- King Richard II and York
- Norman Window Frame
- Micklegate Bar
- Bootham Bar
- Lendal Bridge
- The Shambles
- The York Observatory
- Monk Bar
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Roman Head Pot
- Statue of the God Mars